Translated from Korean, "TAE"
literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot, "KWON" means to punch
or destroy with the hand or fist and "DO" means art, way or method.
Therefore Taekwondo means foot, hand, way.

Choi Hong Hi is widely regarded
as the 'Founder of Taekwondo'. Taekwondo was developed by Choi in
Korea during the 1940s as a combination of Korean Taek Kyon and Japanese
Karate. Taekwondo is a method of unarmed combat for self-defence based on
self-discipline, humility and a sense of right and wrong.

This site www.tkdtheory.co.uk aims to simplify
taekwondo theory for the benefit of younger students. The site contains information on :